SandDance tells the data stories that can be harder to read

Microsoft believes SandDance is the data tool non-data experts have always needed. While visually appealing, the tool presents data as stories, so everyday folks can glean insights without needing a degree in data science. “While data science experts will find that SandDance is a powerful tool, its ease of use can help people who aren’t experts in data science or programming the ability to analyze information – and present it – in a way that is accessible to a wider audience,” the press release said. As of launch yesterday, SandDance is available in two parallel versions: a Web-based tool and a custom Power BI visual. The standalone Web option lets users look at individual data content, but also get a look at how things pan out overall. The data is represented by…